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KF53 GWN

2003 Fiat Ulysse

Grey Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2019
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

170,591 mi
Last recorded170,591 miles
Recorded on24 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Fiat Ulysse77,328 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKF53 GWN
MakeFiat
ModelUlysse
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 May 2018 170,591 miles
Fail 24 May 2018 170,591 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Jun 2017 163,806 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 158,564 miles
Fail 5 May 2016 158,558 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 May 2015 146,738 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 26 May 2015 146,738 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 29 May 2014 138,491 miles
Fail 28 May 2014 138,491 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 15 May 2013 131,389 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 14 May 2013 131,389 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 May 2012 120,795 miles
Fail 23 May 2012 120,795 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 3 Jun 2011 111,111 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both rear brake discs in poor condition

offside front tyre worn

play in both front lower ball joints

Pass 3 Aug 2010 100,285 miles

brake discs corroded

Fail 26 Jul 2010 100,284 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

brake discs corroded

Fail 30 Jan 2009 97,123 miles

Advise back box badly corroded

Advise discs badly corroded all round

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Jan 2009 97,123 miles

Advise back box badly corroded

Advise discs badly corroded all round

Fail 6 Dec 2007 90,310 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

advise strong nearside door mirror glass badly damaged affection view recommend replacement

front brake discs pitted on edges

Pass 6 Dec 2007 90,310 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

advise strong nearside door mirror glass badly damaged affection view recommend replacement

front brake discs pitted on edges

Pass 3 Oct 2006 82,080 miles

all front wishbone bush's detiorating

slight play in offside steering

spare wheel carrier brocken (spare in boot)

How Reliable is the Fiat Ulysse?

Based on 121,138 MOT tests across 11,094 vehicles.

65.8%
Pass Rate
7,481
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
11,094
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 7,292
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5,107
position lamp(s) not working 4,401
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 4,220
Stop lamp not working 4,057
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KF53 GWN is a 2003 Fiat Ulysse in Grey with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 2003 Fiat Ulysse models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.0% with a typical mileage of 77,328 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Fiat Ulysse fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 7,292 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KF53 GWN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Ulysse typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 23 years old, this Fiat Ulysse is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was KF53 GWN registered?

KF53 GWN is a 2003 Fiat Ulysse, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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